Campaign Operations Engineer Salary.
Across 81 U.S. cities.
$105,000
national median salary
$82,000 to $137,000. Last updated April 2026.
Highest Paying
$146,000
San Francisco, CA
Best Purchasing Power
$110,000
Minneapolis, MN
Lowest Paying
$80,000
Jackson, MS
Salary data sourced from SEC filings, H-1B Labor Condition Applications (DOL), Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, and aggregated job postings across 50+ platforms. Ranges reflect 25th to 75th percentile for full-time positions. Cost-of-living adjustments use Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (2025 index). Last updated April 2026. Baseline derived from BLS SOC 15-2051. Full methodology.
The average Campaign Operations Engineer salary in the United States is $105,000 in 2026, with the full range spanning $82,000 at the 25th percentile to $137,000 at the 75th. San Francisco pays the most at $146,000, while Minneapolis offers the best purchasing power after cost-of-living adjustments. Compensation for Campaign Operations Engineers is driven by depth of technical specialization, open-source or published work, and the specific technology stack.
Campaign Operations Engineer salary by city
Skills that increase Campaign Operations Engineer pay
The skills below command measurable salary premiums for Campaign Operations Engineers based on job posting data. Learning the top skill here could add $14,700 to your annual compensation.
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What you should know
Compensation for Campaign Operations Engineers is driven by depth of technical specialization, open-source or published work, and the specific technology stack. Base salary carries most of the total compensation, with bonuses adding roughly 10% in a typical year. Within tech-sector Campaign Operations Engineers specifically, employer tier (FAANG and frontier-AI labs vs mid-stage startups vs traditional enterprise) drives 67%+ variance across the compensation band.
Campaign Operations Engineers typically progress Junior → Mid → Senior → Staff → Principal over 8 to 12 years, with the Staff+ levels carrying significant technical scope and cross-team influence. The director/VP track diverges around year 8 for those who choose management; IC staff-plus roles keep building technical depth.
Total compensation for Campaign Operations Engineers runs roughly $116K at median when factoring base + typical bonus (~10% of base). Base salary carries most of the compensation; benefits (healthcare, 401(k) match, PTO) add an estimated 15–25% in imputed value on top. At tech companies specifically, equity and sign-on are often the largest delta between offers — two roles with matching base can differ by $100K+ at total when equity is included.
Total compensation breakdown
Salary by company size
Remote salary adjustment
Remote Campaign Operations Engineers typically earn $95,000 (10% less than on-site). This reflects location-adjusted pay policies at companies using geographic salary bands. Some companies pay flat national rates regardless of location.
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